American Subcultures: Survivalists, Chicanos, Creoles

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American Subcultures, Part IISurvivalists (all over, but mainly Idaho, Michigan, the Southwest, and the West)Chicanos (Southwest and Southern California)Creoles (Louisiana around New Orleans)Survivalists- People who believe that modern civilization is corrupt and doomed- Focused on preparing for some kind of Armageddon- They are focused on self-sufficiency in all things- growing their own food, learning to live without electricity, and removing themselves from the wider cultureDoomsday BelieversSurvivalists think civilization will come to an end sometime in the near futureGun NutsMost survivalists have a large collection of guns that they plan to use to defend themselves if necessaryHomeschoolersSurvivalists tend to avoid any government organization, including schools for their children. They also teach their children to use guns.A True SubcultureSurvivalists have their own guarded walled compounds, communities, literature, and even magazinesChicanos- People of Mexican descent who grew up in the USA- Also known as Hispanics- Share a language, religion, and many cultural aspects with MexicansA Long HistoryMany Chicanos never immigrated from Mexico--rather, the area where they live used to be a part of Mexico, until it was taken by the USA. Thus, they have lived there longer than European-Americans.A Political MovementChicanos faced--and continued to face--great discrimination from employers, law enforcement, etc. In the 1970s they began to fight back.Pride and HeritageChicanos take great pride in their history and their culture. They call themselves "La Raza," which means "The Race"People with Two CountriesChicano culture is a mix of Mexico and the USA. All Chicanos speak both English and Spanish fluently.CreolesCreoles are a mixed-race people, descended from the original Spanish and French settlers in Louisiana, as well as Africans and Native AmericansThe Creoles of New Orleans love parades and parties (with Mardi Gras being the most famous). They are also famous for their music, which uses a lot of drums and horns.A Colorful PeopleCreoles like to put on displays and parties that use a lot of bright colors.A Separate PeopleCreoles are French-speaking Catholics, which set them apart from the English-speaking Protestants around them. Historically they have been much more racially accepting than most Americans.Special CuisineCreoles have their own food, which is quite spicy. It is a mix of many different cooking styles, and uses a lot of peppers, rice, and meat.Parties and Music